lynn disa so tells -- linda so tells us about a new way to help everyone work together. >> reporter: 14-year-old tyler is hoping things go smeergt than last year. an accident left him with a concussion. >> i had no idea he would miss so much -- so many sports and so much of school. it was a month of school work we had to make up. >> reporter: many teachers are surprised the effects of a concussion can linger for weeks. some feel a team approach is most effective. >> the educators are the ones who scan really take the reigns on -- reins on this and help. >> reporter: a team of concussion specialists developed one of the most comprehensive programs out there. >> we realize every school has resources. it helps assign rolls to the members and what their responsibilities are. >> reporter: teachers can help identify symptoms day to day. counselors can help make accommodations and administrators can communicate between family and school staff. after recovering from symptoms, tyler is back to normal and his mom is grateful there's now a guide. >> i would love for our coaches to know, for our